Kelsey McFadden

Kelsey (she/her) has spent every summer since she was four years old at summer camps. She was a camper at Nor’wester for several years before becoming a staff member and Advisory Board member on the Safety and Risk Management Committee. She also worked on the waterfront for a long time and it will always have a piece of her heart. 2023 was Kelsey’s tenth summer working at Nor’wester!

A passion for adventure and education led Kelsey to study in India, work at summer camps on both coasts, research education in Cameroon, teach in Martinique, work in wilderness therapy and outdoor education in Vermont, and act as Teacher/Athletic Director/Coach at an alternative school in Austin. Kelsey has a Master’s in Outdoor Education Leadership focusing on equity and inclusion in the industry from Prescott College.

The Community Engagement Director role is an exciting combination of Kelsey’s graduate degree, experience working with nonprofit organizations in DC., teaching, and passion and commitment to Camp Nor’wester’s mission. Kelsey is excited to connect with individuals all across Nor’wester’s community – from campers to staff, to families, to alums, and beyond – and help everyone stay connected and feel at home with Camp Nor’wester.

When not at Camp, Kelsey loves traveling, practicing French,  and spending time outdoors, including paddle boarding, hiking, and camping. Kelsey is a sometimes successful plant parent, avid reader, and casual boxer.

You can email Kelsey at kelsey@norwester.org for solo travel and camping tips!